VAT to Reduce Inflationary Pressure in Nigeria: Tax Chief
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Nigeria is seeking to raise its VAT in a gradual progression from 7.5 per cent up to 15 per cent by 2027, a...
Ghana Registers Trade Surplus in Q3 2024
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The total trade value for the quarter reached GH₵145.7 billion, comprising GH₵74.8 billion in exports and GH₵70.9 billion in imports. The...
Nigeria’s Economy to Show Buoyancy from 2029: EIU
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The EIU noted that Nigeria will not return to the high rates of economic growth that it achieved in the first decade...
Ghana’s Elections: Youth Deciding Factor
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Dissatisfaction with the country's economic situation is pushing many young people to vote for the first time. According to the 2021 population...
Mali Issues Arrest Warrant Against Barrick Gold CEO
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Malian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Mark Bristow, the Chief Executive Officer of Barrick Gold.
Malian authorities have issued an arrest...
Côte d’Ivoire’s Mining Industry: Balancing Growth and Sustainability
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The mining sector of Ivory Coast contributes to 13% of the country's exports annually and accounts for 5% of the GDP. The industry...
Zenith Bank Launches Paris Branch
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Amid declining European influence in Africa, this expansion demonstrates a strategic effort to foster stronger partnerships and showcase Africa’s economic potential
In a...
Ghana’s Presidential Election Tomorrow: Tight Fight Between NDC and NPP
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Ghana’s general elections, scheduled for December 7, 2024, will determine the country’s next president and its 275 parliamentary seats. The elections come...
Niger Slugfests with French Mining Company Somair: Company Complains Targeting
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Friction seems to be escalating between Niger’s junta and foreign investors in the mining sector, particularly from France. The latest on the...
IMF Releases Another Tranche of Relief to Ghana
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Ghana has secured USD 360 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the successful third review of the 36-month Extended Credit...
